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Important information for IRB employees

​Important information to continue critical support services, advice or decisions while our offices are closed during COVID-19.

COVID-19 advisories and messages—for employees:

IRB front offices are closed

During the pandemic, access to IRB premises is
limited to employees providing critical services only. These measures are in place to protect the health and safety of all IRB employees and to follow provincial and municipal efforts to limit nonessential contact and stem the spread of the virus. ​

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Risk to you

The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) has assessed the public health risk associated with COVID-19 as high for Canada. Public health risk is continually reassessed as new information becomes available.

The Public Health Agency of Canada is closely monitoring the spread of COVID-19 in other countries.